Alternative to A7988B: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the A7988B (A7988B - HP StorageWorks A7988B 4/256 8 Ports SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar HP parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the A7988B
| SKU | A7988B |
|---|---|
| Product | A7988B - HP StorageWorks A7988B 4/256 8 Ports SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View A7988B › |
Alternatives to A7988B
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
AD504A - HP StorageWorks 16-Ports SAN Director 2GB/s Fibre Channel Switch Blade Expansion Module
SKU: AD504A
Price: $184.21
AD504-63001 - HP StorageWorks SAN Director 2/128 16-Ports SFP Fibre Channel Switch Module
SKU: AD504-63001
Price: $205.26
481548-001 - HP StorageWorks 48-Ports DC 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option SAN Director Switch
SKU: 481548-001
Price: $254.74
AK861B - HP StorageWorks 6 Ports 4 GB/s DC SAN Director Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: AK861B
Price: $4,049.68
438871-001 - HP StorageWorks 4/256 48-Port 4Gb/s Fiber Channel SAN Director Switch
SKU: 438871-001
Price: $463.16
A7989A - HP StorageWorks 4/256 San Director Fiber Channel Power Pack Switch
SKU: A7989A
Price: $1,246.74
HPE H6Y12A 16Gb Fibre Channel 28-Ports(16x 16Gb Fibre Channel (internal) 12x 16Gb Fibre Channel) Managed Embedded SAN switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class, optimized for CS 900 SAP HANA Storage N
SKU: H6Y12A
Price: $378.95
286809-B21 - HP StorageWorks SAN Director 2/64 64-Port 2Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch for ProLiant DL380 G4 Server
SKU: 286809-B21
Price: $2,873.68
HPE AK860C 48 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
SKU: AK860C
Price: $347.37
311244-001 - HP 1000-Watts Power Supply for StorageWorks 2/32 2 /128 4/256 SAN Director Switch
SKU: 311244-001
Price: $160.00
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.